The following day, somewhat angry, I again met him on the stairs, looking as bewildered as before.
"Did you think about it?"
"Think about it?"
"My... proposal. Yesterday..."
I didn't know what to answer: was he going to follow me around every day waiting for an answer? I had answered without thinking the day before, it is true. I reflected: the idea of acting out, of playing a role had something exciting to it... There was no risk involved and ambiguity did not displease me. The awkwardness of this man finished by convincing me. I said quickly as one jumps in at the deep end.
"I agree"
He started, surprised at my answer:
"Is it true? Is it really true? When?"
"Immediately if you want."
"OK. Excellent!"